What is the Knight Promise?
Financial aid you can count on each year.
At 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø, we believe your potential—not your financial circumstances—should shape your future. The Knight Promise is financial aid you can renew for up to five years, based on your academic achievement and initiative.
These award details are for first-year students starting at 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø during the 2027–2028 academic year. Contact us for your award details if you plan to start before Fall 2027.
Here's how it works
Visit campus ($2000)
Visit 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø as a high school junior or senior, and you'll receive the $2000 Visit Grant. International students can , too!
Apply ($2000)
You'll earn the $2000 Knight for Life Award automatically when you apply and are admitted to 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø.
Submit the FAFSA ($2000)
If you are a U.S. citizen or , submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø each year and we'll award you the $2000 FAFSA Filing Grant. Use 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø’s FAFSA code: 002241.
Live out of state? ($2000)
Live in a state other than Michigan or outside the U.S.? You’ll get this $2000 Out-of-State or International Grant automatically when you enroll at 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø.
Academic scholarships ($10,000–$22,000)
You are guaranteed an academic scholarship with an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Awards vary. Keep scrolling for the full breakdown.
Renewal information
- All Knight Promise awards renew automatically (for a total of five years) as long as you are making Satisfactory Academic Progress.
- Additionally, you must submit the FAFSA each year to renew the FAFSA Filing Grant.
Academic scholarships
You are guaranteed an academic scholarship with an unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher.
You can send us your updated GPA and test scores through April 30. (Your unweighted GPA is calculated during the application review process.) If you apply as "test optional," we only use your unweighted GPA.
If you have an unweighted high school GPA below 3.0, we'll base your award on your admission application.
| Amount | Scholarship | Unweighted GPA | SAT | ACT | CLT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22,000 | National Merit | Selection determined by National Merit Corporation | |||
| $20,000 | Trustee's | 3.95 and above | 1400 and above | 31 and above | 96 and above |
| $18,000 | President's | 3.85–3.94 | 1300–1390 | 28–30 | 86–95 |
| $16,000 | Provost's | 3.75–3.84 | 1200–1290 | 25–27 | 78–85 |
| $14,000 | Dean's | 3.50–3.74 | 1100–1190 | 22–24 | 72–77 |
| $10,000–$12,000 | Faculty's | 3.49 and below | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Other scholarships and financial aid
Explore other scholarship and aid opportunities in addition to the Knight Promise.
Named Scholarships
17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø’s Named Scholarships are funded by generous donors and awarded based on your interests, studies, and achievements. With a single application, you’ll be automatically considered for scholarships where you meet the donor’s requirements. Most students match the requirements for 50-60 scholarships! So be sure to apply each year.
Learn more about Named Scholarships
Student Employment
Take advantage of more than 1,000 on-campus jobs available to 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø students. Or, search employment options off campus.
Outside Scholarships
Here are a few scholarship search tools to get you started.
Grants
Explore other federal, state, or 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø-specific grants you may qualify for. Many of these are based on financial need.
Loans
If you submit the FAFSA, you may qualify for a Federal Direct Loan (up to $5,500 for first-year students) or federal parent loans. You can also explore private loans through through banks and credit unions.
Financial aid timeline
Contact the Financial Aid Office
Whether you are starting to explore options or finalizing your plan, our team is here to help.
Email: finaid@calvin.edu
Phone (toll-free in North America): 1-800-688-0122
Phone (local or international): 616-526-6134